Freedom Tours – Trolling Passion
COVID-19 Update: Freedom Tours is open for business and ready to show you a great time while adhering to all the safety protocols.
Freedom Tours offers a range of fun fishing adventures, targeting delicious reef fish and hard-fighting pelagic species offshore. Captain Gilbert 'Hilly Boo' Lara operates a fleet of awesome vessels out of San Pedro, each specializing in a different style of fishing.
This custom-built boat is a great all-rounder, large and sturdy enough to get way offshore in search of monster Marlin and Sailfish, without the high fuel burn which makes cruisers more expensive. She is also perfect for beach hopping, snorkeling tours, and anything else you might want to do on your day out.
The vessel has a convertible top to provide shade in the heat of the day, and an enclosed toilet for extra comfort on longer trips. She has a large icebox to keep all your drinks cool and she also comes with snorkeling equipment for you to jump in and take in the stunning local reefs up close.
The vessel is equipped with plenty of awesome fishing equipment. Outriggers and downriggers can be fitted for offshore trips and her GPS and fishfinder are always busy tracking down the best spots and the biggest fish.
What you do on your trip is up to you. You can spend the day fishing over the reefs for tasty Snapper and Grouper, or head further out to battle Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, and more. No matter if you are fishing or snorkeling, Captain Hilly Boo's boat has a full insurance covered! There is an additional 12.5% government sales tax charge on top of the trip price.
You can combine fishing with a beach cookout, where your captain will grill up a delicious feast while you relax, swim, and sunbathe on a remote beach.
Freedom Tours is all about giving groups the time of their lives and sending them home with more than just fish. Captain Hilly Boo's ambition is for everyone to leave with awesome memories and a newfound love for the country and its waters.
COVID-19 Update: Freedom Tours is open for business and ready to show you a great time while adhering to all the safety protocols.
Freedom Tours offers a range of fun fishing adventures, targeting delicious reef fish and hard-fighting pelagic species offshore. Captain Gilbert 'Hilly Boo' Lara operates a fleet of awesome vessels out of San Pedro, each specializing in a different style of fishing.
This custom-built boat is a great all-rounder, large and sturdy enough to get way offshore in search of monster Marlin and Sailfish, without the high fuel burn which makes cruisers more expensive. She is also perfect for beach hopping, snorkeling tours, and anything else you might want to do on your day out.
The vessel has a convertible top to provide shade in the heat of the day, and an enclosed toilet for extra comfort on longer trips. She has a large icebox to keep all your drinks cool and she also comes with snorkeling equipment for you to jump in and take in the stunning local reefs up close.
The vessel is equipped with plenty of awesome fishing equipment. Outriggers and downriggers can be fitted for offshore trips and her GPS and fishfinder are always busy tracking down the best spots and the biggest fish.
What you do on your trip is up to you. You can spend the day fishing over the reefs for tasty Snapper and Grouper, or head further out to battle Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, and more. No matter if you are fishing or snorkeling, Captain Hilly Boo's boat has a full insurance covered! There is an additional 12.5% government sales tax charge on top of the trip price.
You can combine fishing with a beach cookout, where your captain will grill up a delicious feast while you relax, swim, and sunbathe on a remote beach.
Freedom Tours is all about giving groups the time of their lives and sending them home with more than just fish. Captain Hilly Boo's ambition is for everyone to leave with awesome memories and a newfound love for the country and its waters.
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Kelli GruhlkeRepeat angler5.0VerifiedCaught our own lunch!
Half Day Inshore Reef Fishing (AM) on August 20, 2026 • 3 adultsWe had a great morning reef fishing with Capt Hillyboo. He and Carla were great at providing instruction and very attentive. We caught a ton of various snapper and two nice mackerel that made a delicious ceviche! Capt Hillyboo recommended a restaurant just down the block for lunch and we took our catch for an amazing fresh lunch! We had a great time and would definitely recommend fishing with them!! The young second mate was fun to have along as well!! Oh and the rum punch was delicious too!! Thanks Captain Hillyboo and Carla!
Brett YoungRepeat angler5.0Verified⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Half Day Trip - Offshore (AM) on January 4, 2026 • 3 adultsWe had an incredible day fishing with Freedom Tours. The Captain put my son and I right on the fish from the start. We caught many different species, with constant bites all day long. The highlight of the trip was my son catching a trophy sailfish—an absolutely beautiful fish and a memory we’ll never forget. The Captain, mates were knowledgeable, professional, and worked nonstop to make sure we had an amazing experience. If you’re looking for a fishing charter that delivers action and unforgettable moments, I highly recommend Freedom Tours.
Aaron Crooker5.0VerifiedWhat a day!
Half Day Trip - Offshore (AM) on August 12, 2026 • 2 adultsThese guys had us on the fish, knowledgeable, and very fun to work with. When i say on the fish, we brought in 2 Dorado, 3 Barracuda, and A BLUE MARLIN. What a day! it still has yet to sink in that i was lucky enough to run across a bucket list fish! Great job, great crew!
Steven Bilstad5.0VerifiedExcellent time!
Half Day Inshore Reef Fishing (PM) on January 26, 2026 • 2 adultsWe had the best time with captain Hillyboo and George! We saw a pod of dolphins that surrounded our boat before arriving at the fishing spot. The fishing was amazing, with almost every cast being successful. None of us had ever caught that many fish in our lives. The crew fileted it all up for us and we had a great dinner. We would absolutely recommend this trip to anyone!
Cortney Chadick Muller5.0VerifiedSo much fun!
Half Day Trip - Offshore (AM) on July 13, 2026 • 4 adultsThe crew worked so hard and everyone caught multiple fish! Thank you for a great experience! I would highly recommend this crew.
Rick RamosRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGreat crew
Half Day Inshore Reef Fishing (AM) on August 16, 2026 • 2 adultsThey took care of us. Wife got sick and crew mad her fell comfortable. thanks guys.
Brandon VieyraRepeat angler3.7VerifiedSlow day
Full Day Trip - Reef Fishing on April 9, 2026 • 2 adultsWe signed up for the full day trip, and were looking forward to a fun day of catching and relaxation. We spent the first hour or so of our trip driving around searching for bait with no success. We started trolling shortly after enroute to the next bait stop and caught some fish which was nice. After we got the bait, fishing was slow for the remainder of the day, and we were catching seaweed on almost every cast and constantly having to reel in and throw back out every 2 minutes or so due to the seaweed. It could have just been a slow day, almost all our fish were caught in the first 3 hours of the trip. We spent the last several hours just riding around in the boat with no luck. The crew was great, but I’d bet you could probably find more productive excursions for a better price, but I haven’t looked at any other trips after this one was finished
Bruce MillerRepeat angler5.0VerifiedCaptain Knows the Waters
Half Day Inshore Reef Fishing (AM) on February 16, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 childrenHad a great trip with Capt. Hillboo and took home pleanty of fish to eat. Nice 25’ comfortable boat and put us on one of his ‘spots’. Lots of action and caught more than we needed so caught and released numerous.
Gilles CaussadeRepeat angler5.0Verifiedgreat deep sea fishing experience
Half Day Trip - Offshore (AM) on December 22, 2025 • 3 adultscaptain and crew did an amazing job! deep sea can be rough especially with 12 and 15 years old kids but the team managed us in a very friendly and professional manner. we caught some fish and had a blast.
Andrew Colhoun5.0Verifiedgreat charter!
Half Day Trip - Offshore (AM) on March 29, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 childhalf day with the family, son landed large baracuda and I pulled in nice sailfish. Two other sailfish hit but didn’t land. captain and mate both did excellent job
FAQs about Freedom Tours – Trolling Passion
- US $300 per group, additional US $60 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Inshore Reef Fishing (AM) (4 hours)
- US $300 per group, additional US $60 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Inshore Reef Fishing (PM) (4 hours)
- US $550 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip - Reef Fishing (8 hours)
- US $550 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip - Offshore (AM) (4 hours)
- US $550 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip - Offshore (PM) (4 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Caye caulker snorkel trip! (8 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip - Fish & Cookout (8 hours)
- US $790 per group, additional US $125 per person after 4 guests - Bacarlar Chico Heritage Park Trip! (8 hours)
- US $850 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip - Offshore (8 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Snorkeling equipment
- Live bait well
- Outriggers
- Spearfishing equipment
- Ice box
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Snacks (fresh ceviche on full days )
- Drinks (Soft drinks, water ice and rum punch , beer for a)
- First mate (Hi Your first mate will be helping you with your casting and bateing making sure you are in the right spot for catching the best bigger fish. They will serve you with all your beverages and snacks. Will snorkle with you and be attentive to all your nee)
- Fishing license (Can buy for you and added to the price charter 10 )
- Lunch (Only on Full Day Trip - Fish & Cookout)
- Inshore fishing (bayside and artificial reefs )
- Nearshore fishing (inshore and bayside. artificial reefs too)
- Offshore fishing (Up to 25 miles.)
- Reef fishing (inshore and outside the reef weather permitting. )
- Wreck fishing (artificial reefs bayside )
- Flats fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Drift fishing
- Deep sea fishing
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Grouper (Red)
- Jack Crevalle
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Sailfish
- Snapper (Cubera)
- Tuna (Yellowfin)
- Wahoo
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